Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
1-2017
Abstract
Central to the separation of powers and the rule of law, judicial review empowers the courts to examine the exercise of discretionary power. While there is no general doctrine of deference, judical review in Singapore emphasises the green-light approach in facilitating good governance, and is sensitive to the political, socio-cultural and economic context. However, the jurisprudence also indicates a nuanced and robust approach to better regulate the decision-makers' latitude. A categorical approach towards justiciability is eschewed, and judicial scrutiny adopts varying intensities of review, taking into account the rights of the individual vis-a-vis the fair and just protection of governmental autonomy.
Discipline
Administrative Law | Asian Studies
Publication
Singapore Academy of Law Journal
Volume
29
First Page
800
Last Page
827
ISSN
0218-2009
Publisher
Singapore Academy of Law
Citation
EUGENE, Tan K. B..
Curial deference in Singapore public law: Autochthonous evolution to buttress good governance and the Rule of Law. (2017). Singapore Academy of Law Journal. 29, 800-827.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/3652
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